Ava Group and Mining3 sign contract for rollout of automated conveyor monitoring solution
The companies say the automated system will provide the global mining industry with the world’s most advanced solution in wear detection of conveyor rollers.
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BHP provides tailings facilities update
The company has said that it has completed Dam Risk Reviews for active, inactive and closed tailings storage facilities across its business since the failure of the Fundão dam at Samarco, Brazil, in 2015.
TerraCom and South32 increase donations for Queensland flood recovery efforts
The Queensland Resources Council said TerraCom donated AUS$250 000 to GIVIT, while South32’s Cannington mine added another AUS$250 000 to the company’s original AUS$1 million.
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Vale creates settlement proposal for the people affected in Brumadinho
Vale has put together a settlement proposal by those affected by the breach of Dam I at Córrego do Feijão mine in Brumadinho.
Petra Diamonds appoints new CEO
The Board of Petra Diamonds Limited appoints Richard Duffy as CEO of the company with effect from 1 April 2019.
Sirius Minerals’ tunnel boring machine arrives at Teesside
Sirius expect to reach the polyhalite seam in 2021 and to be producing 10 million tpy of fertilizer 2024.
Hexagon and Conuma sign coal mining safety solution deal
The three-year subscription package will cover Conuma’s three mines near Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
RCT launches Multiple Machine Control option
The new operating system has a single operator able to remotely control more machines from the same operator station in a central location at a mine site.
MCA launches advertising campaign focusing on mine rehabilitation
The campaign outlines the work being done by Australian mining companies to restore land after mining.
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Adani urges Queensland government to get behind Carmichael Project
The company has launched a campaign that asks the Queensland government to ‘give Adani a fair go’.
Oxford Economics comments on Vale crisis
The global advisory firm predicts that iron ore prices will rise in 1Q19, before pulling back over the year.
Kespry launches site planning toolkit for mining companies
The company will be showcasing the toolkit at the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, 12 – 14 February at Booth 39056 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, US.
Asia Broadband expands gold mining operations
The company recently confirmed the results of a drilling programme conducted near to its Guerrero Gold Belt mine in Mexico.
Leading geotechnical engineer adds underground depth at SRK
Scott Marisett’s extensive industry experience and collaborative working approach will augment SRK’s project pitches, particularly in the underground mining sector.
Standard Bank: African mining shows steady progress in an uncertain world
Innovative mining finance lends African miners wriggle-room in challenged global economy.